National travel research shows that shopping is one of the top activities for leisure travelers. So whether it's for year-end close-out sales or getting a head start on spring fashions, visitors will find bargains at Arlington's wide array of top retailers and stylish boutiques. Plus, winter weekends mean fewer crowds at world-renowned Arlington and Washington attractions like Arlington National Cemetery, the Air Force Memorial and the Smithsonian museums. After daytime sightseeing, visitors can choose from hundreds of Arlington restaurants, spanning the range from family-friendly favorites to the newest in haute cuisine. Lovers of arts and music can catch performances at critically acclaimed venues like Signature Theatre and Arena Stage, view exhibitions at the Arlington Arts Center and Ellipse Arts Center, and enjoy live bands and dancing at a variety of trendy local night spots.

Arlington Winter Weekend Getaways include great rates - as low as $95 per night at participating hotels. Valuable dining and shopping discounts at Arlington's hottest restaurants and stores, plus event and reservation information for Arlington and Washington, D.C., concerts, plays, and winter festivals, make planning a weekend trip easy. For information, reservations, and your free Arlington Visitors Guide, visit www.stayarlington.com/winter5.

Arlington, Virginia is a world-class residential, business, and tourist location in the country's most influential region, Washington, D.C. Home to some of the most powerful organizations in the world, corporate leaders have made Arlington a hub for telecommunications, information technology, defense electronics and other industries. Arlington maintains a rich variety of stable neighborhoods, quality schools and enlightened land use, and was granted an award for its practices of "Smart Growth" by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2002. Arlington stands out as one of America's preeminent places for living, visiting and doing business.